Linarite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Linarite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.351.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Linarite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

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Linarite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.