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Shigaite and Anglesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.326.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
23-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Shigaite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Anglesite chemical formula.

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

Shigaite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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