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Glaucophane and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Glaucophane and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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