Kyanite and Larimar Physical Properties

Kyanite

Larimar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.652.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Kyanite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Larimar chemical formula.

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

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Kyanite and Larimar Specific Gravity

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