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Moonstone and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
5.35  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Moonstone and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone and Linarite 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 Moonstone and Linarite chemical formula.

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Moonstone and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.

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