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Jet and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


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Pyromorphite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
3.5-4  

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

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Jet and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Jet and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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