Anglesite and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anglesite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anglesite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anglesite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.