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Wavellite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Wavellite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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