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Kutnohorite and Linarite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.125.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-42.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kutnohorite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Linarite chemical formula.

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

Kutnohorite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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