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Larimar and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrSiO4

Larimar and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Larimar and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.