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Pyromorphite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pyromorphite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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