Anglesite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Anglesite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Anglesite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.