Anglesite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Anglesite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Anglesite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.