×

Linarite
Linarite

Lawsonite
Lawsonite



ADD
Compare
X
Linarite
X
Lawsonite

Linarite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.353.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Not Available

Linarite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Linarite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.