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Edenite and Anglesite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
6.30-6.39
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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