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Pyromorphite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
FeAs  

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Pyromorphite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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