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Langbeinite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Langbeinite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Langbeinite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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