Larimar and Prase Physical Properties

Larimar and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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

Larimar and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.