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Plumbogummite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Plumbogummite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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