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Anglesite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Anglesite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.

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