Anglesite and Steatite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Steatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.20-2.80

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Anglesite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Anglesite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.