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Pyromorphite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
2.39   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

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

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Pyromorphite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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