Gedrite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Gedrite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Gedrite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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