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Fire Opal and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

Optical Properties >>
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Fire Opal and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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