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Linarite and Coral Physical Properties


Coral 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   
2.60-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Linarite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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Linarite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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