Linarite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.35
2.57-2.66
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Linarite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Linarite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.