Sard and Linarite Physical Properties

Sard

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.635.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sard and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sard and Linarite Specific Gravity

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