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Linarite and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3

Linarite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Linarite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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