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Larimar and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Absent   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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