Linarite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.35
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
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)
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.