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Plumbogummite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Ludlamite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
3.1-3.2  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Plumbogummite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.

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