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Plumbogummite and Melanite Physical Properties


Melanite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.70-4.10   

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

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Plumbogummite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.

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