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Peridot and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Peridot and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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