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Pyromorphite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyromorphite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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