Linarite and Californite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35
  
3.32-3.47
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
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Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
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Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Linarite and Californite Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Linarite and Californite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.