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Amblygonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amblygonite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amblygonite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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