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Beryllonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Beryllonite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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