Anglesite and Diamond Physical Properties

Anglesite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Anglesite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

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Anglesite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.