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Linarite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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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
5.353.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Linarite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Linarite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.