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Anglesite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Anglesite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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