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Anglesite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
2.57-2.66  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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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.

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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.

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