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Pearl and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pearl and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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