Linarite and Eilat stone Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35
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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)
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Linarite and Eilat stone Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite and Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) >
Linarite and Eilat stone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Eilat stone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Eilat stone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is Not Available whereas that of Eilat stone is Not Available.
