Sulphur and Anglesite Physical Properties

Sulphur

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

2.05-2.086.30-6.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Sulphur and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulphur and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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