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Pyromorphite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Pyromorphite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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