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Verdite and Linarite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
5.35
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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