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Pyromorphite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyromorphite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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