Eosphorite 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
3.05-3.08
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
[001] good, [210] distinct
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Eosphorite and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Anglesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Eosphorite and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.