Larimar and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Larimar

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.903-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Larimar and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Larimar and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.