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Linarite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Linarite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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