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Pyromorphite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.0-3.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  

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Pyromorphite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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