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Augelite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Augelite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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