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Pyromorphite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
3.0-3.5   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

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

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Pyromorphite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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