Star Sapphire and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
6.30-6.39
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
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[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
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3-3.5
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
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.