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Mottramite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
5.35   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
None observed   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Mottramite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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