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Linarite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Linarite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Linarite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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