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Siderite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89  
5.35  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Siderite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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