Larimar and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Larimar

Grossular Garnet

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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

2.74-2.903.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Larimar and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Larimar and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.