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Onyx and Larimar Physical Properties


Larimar and Onyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
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Cleavage
Indiscernible   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Onyx and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx 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 Onyx and Larimar chemical formula.

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Onyx and Larimar Specific Gravity

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

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