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Pyromorphite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
4.80-4.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

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

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Pyromorphite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.

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