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Pyromorphite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyromorphite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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