Anglesite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Anglesite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Ajoite 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 Anglesite and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Anglesite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.