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Anglesite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Anglesite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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