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Linarite and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Linarite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Linarite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.