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Malachite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Malachite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Malachite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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