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Anglesite and Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
4.12-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anglesite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anglesite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.