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Vishnevite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.35   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vishnevite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Linarite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Linarite Specific Gravity

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

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