Anglesite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Anglesite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Vesuvianite 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 chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Anglesite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.