Taaffeite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61
  
4.014
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
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Taaffeite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula
While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Taaffeite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.