Beudantite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Beudantite

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.483.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.58-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Beudantite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite and Musgravite 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 Beudantite and Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Beudantite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.