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Linarite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite 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   
3.0-3.5   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Linarite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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