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Pyromorphite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-5  

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

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Pyromorphite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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