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Anglesite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.393.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6

Anglesite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Anglesite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.