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Austinite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Austinite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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