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Hbnerite
Hbnerite

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Hbnerite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

7.12-7.186.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

4-4.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MnWO4
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hbnerite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hbnerite 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 Hbnerite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hbnerite- MnWO4
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hbnerite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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