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Pyromorphite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.17  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.0-2.5  

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

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Pyromorphite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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