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Catapleiite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Catapleiite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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