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Copper and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available6.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Copper and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Copper and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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