Linarite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Linarite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.351.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Linarite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Linarite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.