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Peridot and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Peridot and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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

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