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Pyromorphite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

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

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Pyromorphite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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