Anglesite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Anglesite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Anglesite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.