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Larimar and Uvite 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
2.74-2.902.97-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Larimar and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Larimar and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.