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Plumbogummite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
3.2-3.4
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Plumbogummite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Plumbogummite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.

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