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Ekanite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{101} Distinct  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ekanite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Ekanite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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

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