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Larimar and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
4.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5  
4-4.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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