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Ajoite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ajoite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite 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 Ajoite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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