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Linarite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Linarite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Linarite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.