Vishnevite and Anglesite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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6.30-6.39

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vishnevite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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