Anglesite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Xonotlite

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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

6.30-6.392.71-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anglesite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anglesite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.