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Villiaumite and Linarite Physical Properties

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
2.79
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Villiaumite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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