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Plumbogummite and Periclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
3.7-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Plumbogummite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Plumbogummite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.