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Plumbogummite and Sapphirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
3.40-3.58
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Plumbogummite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Plumbogummite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.