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Bustamite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Bustamite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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