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Fluorite
Fluorite

Plumbogummite
Plumbogummite



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Fluorite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.254.014
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
None

Mohs Hardness

44-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaF2
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Fluorite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Plumbogummite- PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Fluorite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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