Vesuvianite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Plumbogummite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.434.014

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Vesuvianite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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