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Larimar and Sanidine 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
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Larimar and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Larimar and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.