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Pyromorphite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Pyromorphite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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