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Anglesite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.392.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Anglesite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Anglesite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.