Anglesite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Chlorapatite

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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

6.30-6.393.17-3.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anglesite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anglesite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.