Chiastolite and Anglesite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Anglesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.156.30-6.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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

Chiastolite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Chiastolite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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