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Obsidian and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
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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