Anglesite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Fayalite

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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

6.30-6.394.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anglesite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anglesite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.