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Pyromorphite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyromorphite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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