Anglesite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Anglesite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Anglesite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.