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Plumbogummite and Taaffeite 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
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Plumbogummite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Plumbogummite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.