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Anglesite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Smaragdite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39  
3.24-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  

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Anglesite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite chemical formula.

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Anglesite and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.

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