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Plumbogummite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Plumbogummite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Calcite 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 Plumbogummite and Calcite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Plumbogummite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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