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Pyromorphite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Pyromorphite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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