Anglesite
A variety of Baryte Group
What is Anglesite?
Anglesite is a lead-containing mineral that forms crystals of varying colors. Occasionally mined for its lead content (lead has tons of commercial and industrial uses), high-quality specimens are also sought after by collectors. Crystals occasionally exhibit exquisite colorations, with blue, green, orange, violet, and yellow-hued varieties being particularly prized. Though found in multiple locations across the world, many collector-quality anglesites come from Morocco.
Uses & Applications
Anglesite is a fairly rarely-occurring mineral, though it has been considered as a source of lead. The lead mined from this mineral is commonly used today in batteries, paints, and insecticides. It can also be used as a sound absorber, and is used in x-ray machines to shield radiation.
Healing Properties
Anglesite is used for meditation and is believed to promote sensitivity and relaxation. It is said to possess a peaceful, loving energy that improves communication. Those who use it also believe it helps in making dreams become reality and aids in the achievement of clairvoyance and spiritual awareness.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.877-1.894
- Birefringence
- 0.017
- Pleochroism
- None
- Optical Character
- Biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.044
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Associated Chakras
Health & Safety Information
- ⚠️Harm Reason: Anglesite dust is toxic because it contains heavy metals Lead.
- ⚠️Heavy Metal: Lead
- ⚠️How to prevent the risks of Anglesite?
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Physical Properties
- Color
- Colorless to white, often tinted grey, yellow, green, blue, colourless
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 2.5 - 3
- Density
- 6.36 g/cm³
- Streak
- Colorless
- Luster
- Vitreous, Resinous, Adamantine
- Crystal System
- Orthorhombic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- PbSO4
- Elements
- O, Pb, S
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