Anglesite and Linarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
  
5.35
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Anglesite and Linarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Linarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Anglesite and Linarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.