Larimar and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
2.27-2.33
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Larimar and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Larimar and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Larimar and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.