Linarite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Linarite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.353.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Linarite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Linarite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.