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Anglesite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Anglesite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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