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Linarite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
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Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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