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Larimar and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
1.993   

Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Larimar and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Larimar and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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