Linarite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Linarite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.352.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Linarite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Linarite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.