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Larvikite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Larvikite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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