Spessartine and Anglesite Physical Properties

Spessartine

Anglesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.12-4.186.30-6.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Spessartine and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Spessartine and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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