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Apache Tear and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Apache Tear and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear and Linarite chemical formula.

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Apache Tear and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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