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Sphalerite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
5.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael 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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Sphalerite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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