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Plumbogummite and Andalusite Physical Properties


Andalusite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Good on {110}, poor on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Plumbogummite and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Andalusite 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 Plumbogummite and Andalusite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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