Larimar and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Larimar

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.903.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Larimar and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Larimar and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.