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Pyromorphite and Peridot Physical Properties


Peridot and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
1.54-1.55  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  

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Pyromorphite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.

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