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Anglesite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
3.745-3.776  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu2Cl(OH)3  

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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.

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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.

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