Anglesite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Amblygonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.98-3.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Anglesite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Anglesite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.