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Pyrrhotite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
5.35   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
2.5   

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

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Pyrrhotite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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