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Anglesite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Charlesite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
1.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Perfect on {10bar10}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  

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Anglesite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.

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