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Anglesite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
MnCO3

Anglesite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Anglesite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.