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Pyromorphite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Pyromorphite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.

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