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Pyromorphite and Augite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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6.5-7.1
Uneven, Conchoidal
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
3.5-4
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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3.19-3.56
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
5.5-6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyromorphite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Augite Specific Gravity

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