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Lepidocrocite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Lepidocrocite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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

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