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Anglesite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.30-6.39-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
-

Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct
None

Mohs Hardness

3-3.55
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
H2O+Fe2+,H3O2+Fe3+Si4O12

Anglesite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pietersite- H2O+Fe2+,H3O2+Fe3+Si4O12

Anglesite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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