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Linarite and Ammolite 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
5.35
2.75-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Linarite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Ammolite 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 Linarite and Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Linarite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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