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Anglesite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39   
3.06   

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).   

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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