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Adamite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Adamite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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