Larimar and Malachite Physical Properties

Larimar

Malachite

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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

2.74-2.903.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Larimar and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Larimar and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.