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Plumbogummite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
5.6-5.76   

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

Cleavage
None   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Plumbogummite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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