Anglesite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Forsterite

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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

6.30-6.393.23-3.26

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

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

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

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

Anglesite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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

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Anglesite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.