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Hibschite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Hibschite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hibschite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Hibschite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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

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