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Annabergite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.07   
5.35   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Annabergite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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