Larimar and Linarite Physical Properties

Larimar and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

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

Larimar and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.