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Peridot and Larimar Physical Properties


Larimar and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Peridot and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Larimar chemical formula.

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Peridot and Larimar Specific Gravity

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

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