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Sapphirine and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58   
4.014   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Sapphirine and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine and Plumbogummite 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 Sapphirine and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Sapphirine and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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