Pietersite and Linarite Physical Properties

Pietersite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pietersite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Pietersite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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