Strontianite and Linarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
  
5.35
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Strontianite and Linarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Linarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Strontianite and Linarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.