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Pyromorphite and Larimar Physical Properties


Larimar and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Pyromorphite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.

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