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Corundum and Linarite Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
5.35
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
9
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.