Linarite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Linarite

Pyrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.352.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Linarite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Linarite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.