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Andesine and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Andesine and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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