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Anglesite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.392.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Anglesite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Anglesite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.