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Rhodolite and Linarite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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