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Andesine and Anglesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.65-2.696.30-6.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
[001] good, [210] distinct

Mohs Hardness

6-6.53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Andesine and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Andesine and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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