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Adamite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
5.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2.5   

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

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Adamite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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