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Chlorastrolite and Linarite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.55.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Granular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorastrolite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorastrolite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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