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Helenite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Helenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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6.5-7.1   

Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4   

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

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Helenite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Helenite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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