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Halite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Halite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Halite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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