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Chromite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Chromite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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