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Anglesite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39   
2.60-3.02   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Anglesite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.

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