Anglesite and Hauyne Physical Properties

Anglesite

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Anglesite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Anglesite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.