Anglesite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Anglesite

Orthoclase

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.54-2.61

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anglesite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anglesite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.