Anglesite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Poudretteite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.51-2.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anglesite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anglesite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.