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Larimar and Steatite Physical Properties


Steatite and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
2.20-2.80   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5   
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Larimar and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

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Larimar and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.

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