Plumbogummite and Periclase Physical Properties

Plumbogummite

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.0143.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , 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.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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.