Linarite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Linarite

Hanksite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.352.562

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

Good on {0001}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-3.5

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

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

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Linarite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Linarite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.