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Ceylonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Ceylonite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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