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Clinozoisite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
4.014   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Clinozoisite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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