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Faustite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Faustite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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