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Plumbogummite and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
3.03-3.18  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Plumbogummite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.

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