Wardite and Larvikite Physical Properties

Wardite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Larvikite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Larvikite- (Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10

Wardite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

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