Kurnakovite and Linarite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8525.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kurnakovite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Linarite chemical formula.

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

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Kurnakovite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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