×

Anglesite
Anglesite

Opal
Opal



ADD
Compare
X
Anglesite
X
Opal

Anglesite and Opal Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.391.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 · nH2O

Anglesite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Anglesite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.