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Linarite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbWO4  

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Linarite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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