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Pyromorphite and Jasper Physical Properties


Jasper and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
2.58-2.91   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Pyromorphite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.

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