Grossular and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Grossular and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Anglesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Grossular and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.