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Pyromorphite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.84  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19  

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Pyromorphite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.

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