Anglesite and Anorthite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Anorthite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anglesite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anglesite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.