Amber and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
6.30-6.39
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Anglesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.
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