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Plumbogummite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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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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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