Larimar and Aragonite Physical Properties

Larimar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Larimar and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Larimar and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.