Larimar and Wardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
  
2.81
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Larimar and Wardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Larimar and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Larimar and Wardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.