Anglesite and Boleite Physical Properties

Anglesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.395.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Anglesite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Anglesite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.