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Afghanite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65   
6.30-6.39   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}   
[001] good, [210] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Afghanite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite and Anglesite 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 Afghanite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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