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Emerald and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Emerald and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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