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Hessonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Hessonite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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