Anglesite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Anglesite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Anglesite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.