Anglesite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Anglesite

Serpentine

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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

6.30-6.392.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Anglesite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Anglesite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.