Home
Gemstones


Powellite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Powellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.23  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Distinct  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Blue Gemstones

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.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones