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Linarite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Linarite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Linarite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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