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Anglesite and Shigaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.392.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Anglesite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Anglesite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.