Linarite and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.35
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO2
  
Linarite and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
Linarite and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.