Star Sapphire and Anglesite Physical Properties

Star Sapphire

Anglesite

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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

3.90-4.05

6.30-6.39

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Star Sapphire and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star 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 Star Sapphire and Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Star Sapphire and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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