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Chrysoberyl and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Chrysoberyl and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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