Linarite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Linarite

Hardystonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.353.396-3.443

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Linarite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Linarite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.