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Amazonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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