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Aegirine and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.50-3.606.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

63.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aegirine and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Pyromorphite 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 Aegirine and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Aegirine and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.