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Anglesite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
3.09  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
8  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O  

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Anglesite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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