Linarite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35
2.90-3.14
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Imperfect; basal
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Linarite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Linarite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.