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Pyromorphite and Prismatine Physical Properties


Prismatine and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
3.34   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
{110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Pyromorphite and Prismatine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Prismatine 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 Prismatine chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Prismatine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Prismatine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Prismatine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.34 whereas that of Prismatine is 3.34.

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