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Linarite and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
2.80-3.0  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  

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Linarite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

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Linarite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.

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