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Linarite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Linarite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Linarite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.