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Erythrite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
5.35  

Fracture
Sectile  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Erythrite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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