Anglesite and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
2.27-2.33
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Anglesite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anglesite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Anglesite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.