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Geodes and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99996.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

-99993.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Geodes and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Geodes- -
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Geodes and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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