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Plumbogummite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
Soluble  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Plumbogummite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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