Piemontite and Larvikite Physical Properties

Piemontite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Larvikite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
• Chemical formula of Larvikite- (Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10

Piemontite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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