Binghamite and Linarite Physical Properties

Binghamite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.705.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Binghamite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite 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 Binghamite and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Binghamite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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