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Anglesite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Anglesite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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