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Pyromorphite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyromorphite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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