Scorodite and Anglesite Physical Properties

Scorodite

Anglesite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

-99996.30-6.39

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Conchoidal

Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

[001] good, [210] distinct

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43-3.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

FeAsO4·2H2O

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Scorodite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorodite- FeAsO4·2H2O
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Scorodite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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