Plasma and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Plasma

Pyromorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.5-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect- [10 1 1]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Plasma and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plasma 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 Plasma and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Plasma and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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