Anglesite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.396.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anglesite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anglesite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.