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Linarite and Jeremejevite 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
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Linarite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Linarite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.

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