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Vesuvianite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
4.014   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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