Anglesite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.54

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Anglesite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Anglesite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.