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Emerald and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Emerald and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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