Larimar and Carnelian Physical Properties

Larimar

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Larimar and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Larimar and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.