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Humite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32   
4.014   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Humite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Humite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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