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Polyhalite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Polyhalite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite and Plumbogummite 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 Polyhalite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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