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Pyromorphite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pyromorphite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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