Plumbogummite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.014
  
2.98-2.99
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Gems
  
Cleavage
None
  
(010) Distinct to good
  
Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Plumbogummite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Plumbogummite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Plumbogummite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.