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Biotite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Biotite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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