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Plumbogummite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Plumbogummite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.

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