Larimar and Emerald Physical Properties

Larimar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Larimar and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Larimar and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.