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Herderite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
4.014   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Herderite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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