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Barite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
BaSO4  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Barite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Barite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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