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Mimetite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
5.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Mimetite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Linarite 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 Mimetite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.

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