Larimar and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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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
Not Available
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6.5-7
  
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
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.