Anglesite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Scorodite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.39-9999

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

FeAsO4·2H2O

Anglesite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scorodite- FeAsO4·2H2O

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Anglesite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

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