Alabaster and Anglesite Physical Properties

Alabaster

Anglesite

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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

2.306.30-6.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Alabaster and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Alabaster and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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