Anglesite and Celestine Physical Properties

Anglesite

Celestine

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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

6.30-6.393.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

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

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

Anglesite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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

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Anglesite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.