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Leucophanite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.23   

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

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
{111} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
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CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Leucophanite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Powellite chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucophanite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucophanite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucophanite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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