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Alunite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Alunite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite 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 Alunite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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