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Anglesite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Anglesite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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