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Analcime and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Analcime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Very poor [100]  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Analcime and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Analcime and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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