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Linarite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
2.59  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Linarite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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