Larimar and Hematite Physical Properties

Larimar

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.905.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Larimar and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Larimar and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.