Anglesite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Anglesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anglesite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anglesite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.