Larimar and Cordierite Physical Properties

Larimar

Cordierite

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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

2.74-2.902.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Larimar and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Larimar and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.