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Tortoiseshell and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.5  

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

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Tortoiseshell and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Anglesite Specific Gravity

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

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