Linarite and Bytownite Physical Properties

Linarite

Bytownite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.352.72-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Linarite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Linarite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.