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Bytownite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bytownite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite 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 Bytownite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Bytownite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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