Heliodor and Linarite Physical Properties

Heliodor

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

Not Available5.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Heliodor and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Heliodor and Linarite Specific Gravity

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