Linarite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Linarite

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.35Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Linarite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Linarite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.