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Pyromorphite and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.55-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyromorphite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.

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