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Linarite and Binghamite Physical Properties


Binghamite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Linarite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.

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