Sulfur and Linarite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Linarite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Linarite Specific Gravity

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