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Magnetite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Magnetite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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