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Ceylonite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
5.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Ceylonite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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