Vesuvianite and Linarite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.435.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vesuvianite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Vesuvianite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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