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Mottramite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
6.30-6.39   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None observed   
[001] good, [210] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Mottramite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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

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