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Linarite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.352.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Linarite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Linarite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.