Anglesite and Hematite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Hematite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

6.30-6.39

Conchoidal

[001] good, [210] distinct

3-3.5

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

Brittle

5.00-5.30

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anglesite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Hematite Specific Gravity

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