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Datolite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.90-3.00
Conchoidal, Uneven
None
5-5.5
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
4.014
Uneven, Conchoidal
None
4-5
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Datolite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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

Datolite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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