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Xonotlite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
4.014  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Xonotlite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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