Larimar and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
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Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
7-8.5
  
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
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.