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Obsidian and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3.5-4   

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

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Obsidian and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Obsidian and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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