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Hematite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Hematite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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