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Pyromorphite and Leucite Physical Properties


Leucite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.45-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Poor on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyromorphite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.

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