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Pyromorphite and Aragonite Physical Properties


Aragonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Dilute acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.93-2.96  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyromorphite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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