Larimar and Friedelite Physical Properties

Larimar

Friedelite

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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

2.74-2.903.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Larimar and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Larimar and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.