Anglesite and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Nifontovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.35-2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Anglesite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Anglesite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.