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Nepouite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
2   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Nepouite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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