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Mimetite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
7.10  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3.5-4  

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

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Mimetite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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