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Anglesite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.392.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
NaCl

Anglesite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Anglesite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.