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Enstatite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Enstatite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Enstatite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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