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Liddicoatite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.02  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001} Poor  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Liddicoatite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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