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Linarite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Linarite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Linarite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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