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Pyromorphite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.72-2.75  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyromorphite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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