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Pyromorphite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Pyromorphite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Achroite 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 Pyromorphite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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