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Anglesite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
3.07  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Anglesite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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