Larimar and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Larimar

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Larimar and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Larimar and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.