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Linarite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35   
3.43-3.44   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Linarite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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