Amazonite and Linarite Physical Properties

Amazonite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.575.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amazonite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Linarite 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 Amazonite and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Amazonite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.