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Copper and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.35  

Fracture
Hackly  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Copper and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Linarite chemical formula.

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Copper and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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