Larimar and Citrine Physical Properties

Larimar and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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

Larimar and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.