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Pyromorphite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7.5-8  

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

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Pyromorphite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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