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Erythrite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Erythrite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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