Larimar and Afghanite Physical Properties

Larimar and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Larimar and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.