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Anglesite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
3.71  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
{10 1 1} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3  

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Anglesite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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