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Anglesite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Anglesite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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