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Linarite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Linarite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Linarite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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