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Afghanite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Afghanite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Afghanite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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