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Linarite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Linarite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Linarite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.