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Linarite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Linarite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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