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Pyromorphite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Schorlomite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.77-3.93  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyromorphite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.

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