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Goethite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Goethite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite 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 Goethite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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