Larimar and Andalusite Physical Properties

Larimar

Andalusite

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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

2.74-2.903.05-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on {110}, poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Larimar and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Larimar and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.