Anglesite and Crocoite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Crocoite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.395.90-6.10

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5-3

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

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

Anglesite and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.

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

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Anglesite and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.