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Pyromorphite and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.56  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyromorphite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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