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Schultenite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
5.35   

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

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5   

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

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Schultenite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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