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Phosphophyllite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
4-5  

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

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Phosphophyllite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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