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Catapleiite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72   
5.35   

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

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Catapleiite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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