Prismatine and Linarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.34
  
5.35
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect
  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
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2.5
  
Chemical Composition
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PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Prismatine and Linarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Linarite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Prismatine and Linarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prismatine and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prismatine and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prismatine is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.