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Linarite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Linarite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Linarite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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