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Gahnite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Gahnite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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