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Linarite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.35   
2.562   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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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.

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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.

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