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Pyromorphite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pyromorphite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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