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Papagoite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25   
5.35   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Papagoite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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