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Plumbogummite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Effervesces in hot HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.92-3.12   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
[10 1 1] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Plumbogummite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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