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Plumbogummite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
BaSO4  

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Plumbogummite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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