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Larimar and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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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.

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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.

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