Corundum and Linarite Physical Properties

Corundum

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.055.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None – parting in 3 directions

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

92.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Corundum and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Corundum and Linarite Specific Gravity

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