Linarite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
5.35
  
3.55-3.70
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Linarite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Linarite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.