Anglesite and Vivianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
  
2.64-2.70
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
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Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Anglesite and Vivianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anglesite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Anglesite and Vivianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.