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Plumbogummite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.014  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6.5-7  

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

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Plumbogummite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Forsterite 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 Plumbogummite and Forsterite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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