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Chalcedony and Anglesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
6.30-6.39
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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