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Boleite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05   
5.35   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
[001] perfect   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Boleite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Boleite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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