Arfvedsonite and Anglesite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Anglesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.56.30-6.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

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

Arfvedsonite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Anglesite 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 Arfvedsonite and Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Arfvedsonite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.