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Gyrolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Gyrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.48  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Gyrolite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Gyrolite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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