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Anglesite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Anglesite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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