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Benitoite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
5.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Benitoite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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