Larimar and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Larimar and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Larimar and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Larimar and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.