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Linarite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5   
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Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Linarite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Linarite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.

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