Anglesite and Brucite Physical Properties

Anglesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anglesite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anglesite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.