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Corundum and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Corundum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
4.014   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
None   

Mohs Hardness
9   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Corundum and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Corundum and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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