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Beryllonite
Beryllonite

Plumbogummite
Plumbogummite



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Beryllonite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.79-2.874.014
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
None

Mohs Hardness

5.5-64-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Beryllonite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Plumbogummite- PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Beryllonite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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