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Pyromorphite and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.24-2.29  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Very poor [100]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyromorphite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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