Garnet and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Anglesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Garnet and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.