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Plumbogummite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Plumbogummite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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