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Anglesite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Anglesite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Anglesite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.