Anglesite and Rossmanite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Rossmanite

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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

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Anglesite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Anglesite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.