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Jasper and Linarite Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.91
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jasper and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jasper and Linarite Specific Gravity

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