Larimar and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

Larimar and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Larimar and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.