Anglesite and Whitlockite 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

6.30-6.393.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

None

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

Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anglesite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anglesite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.