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Linarite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.35   
3.09   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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