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Tektite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tektite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Tektite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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

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