Phosphosiderite and Larvikite Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite and Larvikite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Phosphosiderite and Larvikite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Larvikite- (Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10

Phosphosiderite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphosiderite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphosiderite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphosiderite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.