Ivory and Linarite Physical Properties

Ivory

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

1.70-2.005.35

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

2-32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ivory and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Linarite chemical formula.

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

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Ivory and Linarite Specific Gravity

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