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Plumbogummite
Plumbogummite

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Plumbogummite and Halite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
4.014
Uneven, Conchoidal
None
4-5
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
 
Brittle
Water-soluble
-
2.17
Conchoidal
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
2.0-2.5
NaCl

Plumbogummite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Plumbogummite- PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Plumbogummite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.