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Pyromorphite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pyromorphite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.

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