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Larimar and Omphacite 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
2.74-2.903.16-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Larimar and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Larimar and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.