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Pyromorphite and Magnesite Physical Properties


Magnesite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Effervesces in hot HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.92-3.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
[10 1 1] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4.5  

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

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Pyromorphite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.

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