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Piemontite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Piemontite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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

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