Anglesite and Brookite Physical Properties

Anglesite

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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

6.30-6.393.87-4.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anglesite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anglesite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.