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Linarite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Linarite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Linarite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.