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Pyromorphite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Tigers Eye and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO2  

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Pyromorphite and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.

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