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Linarite and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Linarite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Linarite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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