Zircon and Larimar Physical Properties

Zircon

Larimar

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

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

Zircon and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Larimar chemical formula.

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

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Zircon and Larimar Specific Gravity

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