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Caledonite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76   
4.014   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Caledonite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite and Plumbogummite 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 Caledonite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Caledonite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Caledonite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Caledonite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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