Richterite and Linarite Physical Properties

Richterite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.55.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Richterite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Linarite chemical formula.

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

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Richterite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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