Larimar and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Larimar and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Larimar and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
Larimar and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.