Bixbite and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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6.30-6.39
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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[001] good, [210] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
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PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Bixbite and Anglesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bixbite and Anglesite 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 Bixbite and Anglesite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Bixbite and Anglesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bixbite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bixbite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bixbite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.