Anglesite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Grandidierite

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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

6.30-6.392.85-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anglesite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anglesite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.