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Hiddenite 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
3.15-3.21
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hiddenite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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