Sylvite and Linarite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Linarite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9935.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sylvite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Linarite chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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