Povondraite and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Povondraite and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Povondraite 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 Povondraite and Anglesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Povondraite and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Povondraite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Povondraite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Povondraite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.