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Powellite 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
4.236.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Distinct
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Powellite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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

Powellite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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