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Anglesite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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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.

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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.

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