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Libyan Desert Glass
Libyan Desert Glass

Pyromorphite
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Libyan Desert Glass and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

26.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

-99993.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Libyan Desert Glass and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Libyan Desert Glass- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Libyan Desert Glass and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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