Anglesite
Anglesite is a lead sulfate mineral with the chemical formula PbSO4. It is found in oxidized lead ore deposits and forms in masses or tabular crystals. It was first described in 1832 and was named after the type locality, the village of Anglezarke in Lancashire, England.
Chemical Formula
The chemical formula of Anglesite is PbSO4.
Discovery
Anglesite was first described in 1832 by William Hallowes Miller, a British mineralogist. The mineral was discovered in the village of Anglezarke in Lancashire, England, which is also the origin of its name.
Physical Properties
- Color: Colorless, white, gray, yellow, green, brown
- Luster: Adamantine, vitreous, resinous
- Transparency: Transparent to translucent
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Cleavage: Good in one direction
- Fracture: Conchoidal to uneven
- Hardness: 2.5 - 3
- Specific Gravity: 6.3 - 6.4
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index: 1.815 - 1.888
- Birefringence: 0.073 - 0.080
- Pleochroism: Weak to moderate
Occurrence by Country
Anglesite is a relatively common mineral and is found in many countries around the world. Some of the countries where it has been found include:
- Australia
- Canada
- China
- France
- Germany
- Mexico
- Namibia
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- United States
Healing Properties
Anglesite is said to have many healing properties, including:
- Helping to improve communication skills
- Relieving stress and anxiety
- Enhancing intuition and spiritual awareness
- Providing emotional stability and balance
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