Linarite and Tinaksite Physical Properties

Linarite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Tinaksite- K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]

Linarite and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.