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Gaspite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.21  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
MnAsO4  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Gaspite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Gaspite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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