Milarite and Larimar Physical Properties

Milarite

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

2.52-2.602.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Milarite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Larimar 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 Milarite and Larimar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Milarite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.