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Anglesite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.98-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct
[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anglesite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anglesite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.