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Anglesite

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Anglesite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.55-2.70
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct
Absent

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Anglesite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Anglesite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.