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Linarite and Herderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
2.90-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Indistinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Linarite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Linarite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.