Clinohumite and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.75
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
[001] good, [210] distinct
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Clinohumite and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite and Anglesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Clinohumite and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohumite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohumite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.