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Baddeleyite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0  
5.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Distinct  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Baddeleyite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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