Anglesite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Anglesite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Anglesite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.