Anglesite and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
3.745-3.776
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2Cl(OH)3
Anglesite and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anglesite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Anglesite and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.