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Plumbogummite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Plumbogummite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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