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Hodgkinsonite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08   
4.014   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Hodgkinsonite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Hodgkinsonite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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