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Schorl and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Schorl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22   
4.014   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Schorl and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Schorl and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

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

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