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Larimar and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Tough

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

52-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Larimar and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Larimar and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.