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Anglesite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
5.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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