Larimar and Topaz Physical Properties

Larimar

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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

2.74-2.903.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Larimar and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Larimar and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.