Powellite and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
4.23
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{111} Distinct
  
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Powellite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Powellite and Leucophanite 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 Powellite and Leucophanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Powellite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.