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Linarite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Linarite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.

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