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Anglesite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Anglesite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.

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