Anglesite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.395.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anglesite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anglesite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.