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Larimar and Alabaster Physical Properties

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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
2.74-2.902.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Larimar and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Larimar and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.