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Pyromorphite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
1.6  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  

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Pyromorphite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.

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