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Anglesite and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Anglesite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Anglesite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.