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Californite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Californite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Californite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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