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Pyromorphite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partially soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
1.77  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect on {10 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyromorphite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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