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Pyromorphite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Pyromorphite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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