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Linarite and Beudantite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.354.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
distinct; good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Linarite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Linarite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.