Anglesite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

Anglesite

Prase Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.391.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anglesite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Prase 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anglesite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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