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Linarite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Linarite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Vesuvianite 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 chemical formula.

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Linarite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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