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Anglesite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

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
6.30-6.39
2.56-2.62
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
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anglesite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anglesite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.