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Linarite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Linarite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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