Anglesite and Grossular Physical Properties

Anglesite

Grossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anglesite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Anglesite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.