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Leucite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Leucite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite 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 Leucite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Leucite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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