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Plumbogummite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-7  

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

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Plumbogummite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.

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