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Plumbogummite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.83-3.89   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {01 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Plumbogummite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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