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Anglesite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Anglesite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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