Iolite and Larimar Physical Properties

Iolite

Larimar

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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

2.6-2.72.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

3,1

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iolite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Larimar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Iolite and Larimar Specific Gravity

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