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Achroite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Achroite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
4.014   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   
Not Available   

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Achroite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Achroite 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 Achroite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Achroite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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