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Pyromorphite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Cobaltite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
6.3   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5   

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

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Pyromorphite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.

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