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Kunzite 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
3.15-3.215.35
Amber
1 7.18
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
6-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Linarite chemical formula.

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

Kunzite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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