Quartz and Linarite Physical Properties

Quartz

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.3 Solubility

Not Available

1.4 Durability

Not Available

1.5 Specific Gravity

2.655.35

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

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

1.10 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.11 Mohs Hardness

72.5

2 10

1.13 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Quartz and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Linarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Quartz and Linarite Specific Gravity

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