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Ludlamite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
4.014  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Ludlamite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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