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Linarite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
3.05-3.11
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Linarite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Linarite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.