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Anglesite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2-2.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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