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Agate and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Agate and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Agate and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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