Linarite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Linarite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.353.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Linarite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Astrophyllite 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 Linarite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Linarite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.