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Polyhalite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
5.35   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2.5   

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

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Polyhalite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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