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Plumbogummite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Plumbogummite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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