Linarite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

Linarite

Dendrite crystal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.351

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Linarite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Linarite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.