Larimar and Jet Physical Properties

Larimar

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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

2.74-2.901.19-1.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

52.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Larimar and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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

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Larimar and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.