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Linarite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.35
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Linarite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Linarite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.