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Chrysoprase 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
2.58-2.64
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoprase and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysoprase and Linarite Specific Gravity

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