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Variscite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
4-5  

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

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Variscite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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