Linarite and Halite Physical Properties

Linarite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.352.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCl

Linarite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

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Linarite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.