Anglesite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Beryllonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.79-2.87

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anglesite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anglesite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.