Anglesite and Almandine Physical Properties

Anglesite

Almandine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.95-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anglesite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Anglesite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.