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Linarite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Linarite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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