Linarite and Siderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.35
3.83-3.89
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Linarite and Siderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Linarite and Siderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.