Anglesite Gemstones by Colour
This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
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Anglesite Gemstones by Size
This table shows distribution of Anglesite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:0.93 cts
Heaviest:9.13 cts
Average:5.11 cts
Total photos:9
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| Chemical Formula |
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| Physical Properties of Anglesite | ||||||||||||
| Mohs Hardness | 3, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | |||||||||||
| Specific Gravity | 6.30 to 6.39, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | |||||||||||
| Tenacity | Brittle, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) | |||||||||||
| Cleavage Quality | Distinct, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references | |||||||||||
| Fracture | Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009) | |||||||||||
| Optical Properties of Anglesite | ||||||||||||
| Refractive Index | 1.877 to 1.894, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | |||||||||||
| Optical Character | Biaxial/+, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | |||||||||||
| Birefringence | 0.017, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | |||||||||||
| Pleochroism | Nil, Gemstones (2009) | |||||||||||
| Dispersion | 0.044, Gemstones (2009) | |||||||||||
| Colour | ||||||||||||
| Colour (General) | Colourless, white, yellowish, greenish, bluish, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references | |||||||||||
| Transparency | Transparent,Translucent, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references | |||||||||||
| Lustre | Adamantine,Vitreous,Resinous, Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references | |||||||||||
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| Fluorescence (Short Wave UV) | Weak yellow, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | |||||||||||
| Crystallography of Anglesite | ||||||||||||
| Crystal System | Orthorhombic, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | |||||||||||
| Habit | Tabular, Gemstones (2009) | |||||||||||
| Further Information | ||||||||||||
| Mineral information: | Anglesite information at mindat.org | |||||||||||
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