Larimar and Aegirine Physical Properties

Larimar

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.903.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Larimar and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Aegirine 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 Larimar and Aegirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Larimar and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.