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Variscite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
5.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Variscite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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