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Pyromorphite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.57-2.66  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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Pyromorphite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.

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