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Opal Australia and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2*nH2O  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Opal Australia and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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