Larimar and Almandine Physical Properties

Larimar

Almandine

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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

2.74-2.90

3.95-4.30

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Larimar and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Larimar and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.