Halite and Linarite Physical Properties

Halite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.175.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

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

Halite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Halite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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