Afghanite and Linarite Physical Properties

Afghanite

Linarite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.655.35

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {10 1 0}

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Afghanite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Afghanite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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