Linarite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Linarite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.35Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Not Available

Linarite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Linarite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.