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Parisite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42   
6.5-7.1   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Parisite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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