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Plumbogummite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.0-3.1   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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Plumbogummite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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