Linarite and Thomsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.35
  
2.25-2.40
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Linarite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Linarite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.