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Garnet and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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