Anglesite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Anglesite

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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

6.30-6.392.25-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anglesite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anglesite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.