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Pyromorphite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.745-3.776  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Cu2Cl(OH)3  

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Pyromorphite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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