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Linarite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Linarite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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