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Triplite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94   
4.014   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Triplite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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