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Amber and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Amber and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Amber and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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