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Linarite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
5.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Linarite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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