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Larimar and Milarite Physical Properties

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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
2.74-2.90
2.52-2.60
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Larimar and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Larimar and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.