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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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
4.014   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, 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)   
Not Available   

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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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