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Stolzite and Linarite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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5.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stolzite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Linarite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stolzite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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