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Siderite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Siderite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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