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Hercynite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Hercynite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.39  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hercynite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Hercynite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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