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Linarite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
3.16-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
{110} Good, {110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Linarite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.

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