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Scheelite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9-6.3  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Scheelite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite 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 Scheelite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Scheelite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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