Larimar and Faustite Physical Properties

Larimar

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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

2.74-2.902.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Larimar and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Larimar and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.