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Dumortierite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Dumortierite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Dumortierite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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