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Linarite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Linarite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

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

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