Anglesite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Anglesite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Anglesite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Anglesite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.