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Anglesite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Tough

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

3-3.52-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Anglesite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Anglesite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.