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Emerald and Linarite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Linarite Specific Gravity

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