Legrandite and Powellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04
4.23
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
{111} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Legrandite and Powellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Legrandite and Powellite 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 Legrandite and Powellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Legrandite and Powellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Legrandite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Legrandite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Legrandite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.