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Tsavorite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
5.35  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tsavorite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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