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Larimar and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

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
2.74-2.903.2-3.4
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Larimar and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Larimar and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.