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Linarite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.35   
3.745-3.776   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Linarite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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