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Pyromorphite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
1,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Pyromorphite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Chrome Diopside 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 Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.

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