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Plumbogummite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Plumbogummite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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