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Anglesite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.391.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Anglesite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Anglesite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.