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Linarite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Linarite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Linarite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.