Chrysoberyl and Linarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
5.35
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoberyl and Linarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Linarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysoberyl and Linarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.