Humite and Linarite Physical Properties

Humite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.32

5.35

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Humite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Humite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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