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Plumbogummite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Plumbogummite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.

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