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Halite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
3.5-4  

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

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Halite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Halite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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