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Plumbogummite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.20-3.50   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Plumbogummite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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