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Linarite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Linarite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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Linarite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.

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