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Gahnospinel 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
3.65-4.55
5.35
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnospinel and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnospinel and Linarite Specific Gravity

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