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Vanadinite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
5.35  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Vanadinite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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