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Hiddenite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
5.35  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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