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Linarite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

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
5.35
1.847-1.852
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
2.5
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , 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.