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Plumbogummite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Plumbogummite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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