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Amazonite and Linarite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
5.35
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
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.

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