Anglesite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Hardystonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.396-3.443

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anglesite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anglesite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.