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Chiastolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chiastolite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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