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Iddingsite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Perfect  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Iddingsite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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