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Plumbogummite and Periclase Physical Properties


Periclase and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.7-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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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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.

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