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Gaylussite and Linarite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.995.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaylussite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaylussite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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