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Goshenite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
3,1 basal  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Goshenite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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

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