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Linarite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
2.562
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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.