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Linarite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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5.35
Conchoidal
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
2.5
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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Soluble
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4.58-4.65
Uneven
Absent
3.5-4.5
Fe1-xS

Linarite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

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