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Linarite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

5.35-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
None

Mohs Hardness

2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2 with dumortierite

Linarite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

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

Linarite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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