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Anglesite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

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
6.30-6.39
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Anglesite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Alexandrite 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 Anglesite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4

Anglesite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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