Anglesite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Jadeite

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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

6.30-6.393.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anglesite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anglesite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.