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Linarite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Linarite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Linarite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.