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Heliodor and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Heliodor Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Heliodor and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Heliodor and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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