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Diamond and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
10  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
C  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Diamond and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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