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Sapphire and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03   
6.30-6.39   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting   
[001] good, [210] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
9   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sapphire and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Sapphire and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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

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