Larimar and Esperite Physical Properties

Larimar

Esperite

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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

2.74-2.904.28-4.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Larimar and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Larimar and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.