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Linarite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
C20H36  

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Linarite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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