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Phosphosiderite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Phosphosiderite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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