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Anglesite and Enstatite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.20-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct
Good/distinct on [210]

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anglesite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anglesite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.