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Fibrolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Fibrolite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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