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Anthophyllite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Anthophyllite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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