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Forsterite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
4.014  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Forsterite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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