Powellite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Powellite

Plumbogummite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.234.014

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Distinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-44-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Powellite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Powellite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.