Larimar and Kunzite Physical Properties

Larimar

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.903.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Larimar and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Larimar and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.