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Plumbogummite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.32   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
2   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Plumbogummite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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