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Pyromorphite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Pyromorphite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and 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 Diopside chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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