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Linarite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Tough
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
3.20-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Linarite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Linarite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.