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Pyromorphite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz 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   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Pyromorphite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.

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