Anglesite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Anglesite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.396.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Anglesite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Anglesite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anglesite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anglesite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anglesite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.