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Larimar and Austinite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.904.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

54-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Larimar and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Larimar and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.