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Pyromorphite and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Pyromorphite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Pyromorphite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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