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Cacoxenite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Cacoxenite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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