Linarite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
5.35
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
None
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu
Linarite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Linarite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.