Anglesite and Sonolite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Sonolite

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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

6.30-6.393.82-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anglesite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anglesite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.