Hardystonite and Angelite Physical Properties

Hardystonite

Angelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.396-3.443Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hardystonite and Angelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite and Angelite 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 Hardystonite and Angelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hardystonite and Angelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Angelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Angelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is Not Available whereas that of Angelite is Not Available.