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Iolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
3,1   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Iolite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Iolite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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