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Spinel and Linarite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.665.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Spinel and Linarite Specific Gravity

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