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Zoisite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
4.014   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Not Available   

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Zoisite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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