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Chalcedony and Linarite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.705.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Linarite Specific Gravity

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