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Linarite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.35   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Linarite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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