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Larimar and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Partially soluble in water   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
1.77   

Fracture
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Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Larimar and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Larimar and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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