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Bayldonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bayldonite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Bayldonite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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