Shigaite and Linarite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.325.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

22.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Shigaite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Linarite chemical formula.

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

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Shigaite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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