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Boracite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Boracite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Boracite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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