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Fuchsite and Anglesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.886.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Fuchsite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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