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Linarite and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Linarite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Linarite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.