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Plumbogummite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Plumbogummite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Plumbogummite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Plumbogummite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Plumbogummite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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