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Smithsonite and Larimar Physical Properties


Larimar and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Smithsonite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite and Larimar chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Larimar Specific Gravity

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

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