Garnet and Linarite Physical Properties

Garnet

Linarite

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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

3.55-4.335.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Garnet and Linarite Specific Gravity

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