Larimar and Albite Physical Properties

Larimar

Albite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Larimar and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Larimar and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.