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Glaucophane and Larimar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Larimar 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 Glaucophane and Larimar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.